In short
- The daily entrance fee is about 125 MXN per person.
- Most full-day guided tours include this fee in their price.
- You must bring cash in Mexican Pesos to pay directly.
In this article
Cabo Pulmo National Park strictly enforces a daily access fee for all visitors entering the water. This charge supports marine conservation efforts in the 7,111-hectare protected area. Understanding how and when to pay ensures you avoid delays before your dive or snorkel trip.
What is the exact entrance fee?
The mandatory CONANP conservation fee is about 125 MXN per person, per day.
You must pay this fee to participate in any in-water activities. This includes scuba diving and snorkeling. Guided tour and equipment costs are completely separate from this park fee.
Do guided tours include the park fee?
Most full-day tours from Cabo San Lucas or San José del Cabo include the fee.
Tour operators typically wrap the roughly 125 MXN charge into their overall ticket price. Full-day excursions cost between $150 and $250 USD per person. Check your specific booking to confirm if the fee is covered.
How do you pay the entrance fee?
You must pay the fee in cash using Mexican Pesos.
Card machines are rare in the village because the cell signal is weak. Always bring enough cash to cover your entrance fees, local tips, and meals at nearby restaurants.
What is the conservation bracelet?
The park issues a physical bracelet to prove you paid the daily fee.
Once you pay the roughly 125 MXN, you receive a conservation bracelet. Park rules mandate that all visitors retain and wear this bracelet while inside the marine sanctuary boundaries.
What does the CONANP fee fund?
The fee supports the ongoing protection of the 7,111-hectare marine park.
Cabo Pulmo was established as a protected area in 1995. The daily fees help maintain the ecosystem, which supports over 800 species of marine life. Since the park opened, fish biomass has increased by over 460%.
Are there other mandatory costs?
Yes, you must also hire a locally accredited guide and authorized boat captain.
You cannot enter the water independently. All in-water activities require a licensed guide. These guide fees are separate from your about 125 MXN daily park entrance ticket.
Questions travellers ask
Is the entrance fee a one-time payment?
No. The about 125 MXN CONANP conservation fee is charged per person, per day. If you dive for three days, you must pay the fee three times.
Can I pay the park fee with US Dollars?
You should bring cash in Mexican Pesos. Local infrastructure is limited, and card machines rarely work due to poor signal.
Do I need a ticket if I am only walking on the beach?
The daily fee is strictly mandated for all in-water activities. If you plan to snorkel or dive, you must pay the roughly 125 MXN fee.